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Synonyms for chancel

Grammar : Noun
Spell : chan-suh l, chahn-
Phonetic Transcription : ˈtʃæn səl, ˈtʃɑn-

Top 10 synonyms for chancel
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Définition of chancel

Origin :
  • c.1300, "part of the church around the altar," from Old French chancel, from Late Latin cancellus "lattice," from Latin cancelli (plural) "grating, bars" (see cancel); sense extended in Late Latin from the lattice-work that separated the choir from the nave in a church to the space itself.
  • As in sanctuary : noun church; holiest room or area in religious building
  • As in cathedral : noun large church
  • As in church : noun religious institution, building
  • As in sacrarium : noun sanctuary
  • As in sanctorium : noun sanctuary
  • As in sanctum : noun sanctuary
Example sentences :
  • The nave, then as now, was the charge of the parish; the chancel, of the rector.
  • Extract from : « Cameos from English History, from Rollo to Edward II » by Charlotte Mary Yonge
  • Saxon arches separating the nave from the aisles and chancel are plain.
  • Extract from : « English Villages » by P. H. Ditchfield
  • Many were cruciform, and consisted of nave, transepts, and chancel.
  • Extract from : « English Villages » by P. H. Ditchfield
  • She saw them sitting in their pew far down toward the chancel.
  • Extract from : « Bride of the Mistletoe » by James Lane Allen
  • Brother Paul was sitting in the chancel with a lamp on the stall by his side.
  • Extract from : « The Christian » by Hall Caine
  • The old place was dimly lighted, but the brothers occupied the chancel only.
  • Extract from : « The Christian » by Hall Caine
  • It was evening service, and the nave was thronged from chancel to porch.
  • Extract from : « A Son of Hagar » by Sir Hall Caine
  • Simultaneously from the chancel came a great cry: "Libera nos, Domine!"
  • Extract from : « The Snare » by Rafael Sabatini
  • Screening it with my hand, I retraced my steps and regained the chancel.
  • Extract from : « The Shame of Motley » by Raphael Sabatini
  • The chancel vault has many ribs, most of which are also twisted.
  • Extract from : « Portuguese Architecture » by Walter Crum Watson
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